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[Lesiones de mucosa bucal. Factores asociados en población infantil]

Celia Linares-Vieyra1, Julieta Del Carmen Meza-Sánchez, Martha Beatriz González-Guevara

  • 1Departamento de Atención a la Salud, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Xochimilco, Distrito Federal, México. linares62410@hotmail.com; celin2@yahoo.com.

Revista Medica Del Instituto Mexicano Del Seguro Social
|July 26, 2013
PubMed

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A study found that 66.2% of children have oral mucosal lesions, with cheilitis simple being most common. Parafunctional habits like lip sucking and nail biting are linked to these lesions in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Oral Pathology
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Limited systematic studies exist on oral mucosal lesions in children.
  • Previous prevalence estimates vary widely (4.1%–52.6%) due to methodological differences.
  • Understanding oral lesion prevalence is crucial for pediatric oral health.

Purpose:

  • To determine the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in a pediatric population.
  • To identify common types of oral mucosal lesions in children.
  • To explore associations between oral mucosal lesions and habits.

Summary:

  • A retrospective study analyzed 367 children's dental records (2006-2009).
  • The prevalence of oral mucosal lesions was found to be 66.2%.
  • Common lesions included cheilitis simple (41.1%), melanotic macule (18.3%), petechiae (16.9%), and traumatic ulcers (12%).
  • Lip sucking correlated with cheilitis simple, and onychophagia (nail biting) with recurrent ulcers.

Impact:

  • This study reveals a higher prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in children than previously reported.
  • Confirms the association between parafunctional habits and the occurrence of oral mucosal lesions in pediatric patients.
  • Highlights the need for increased awareness and potential interventions for oral mucosal lesions in children.
Abstract

Keywords:
childmouth mucosawounds and injuries

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